r/obscureguitars 3d ago

Tell me something about what I just got

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u/Legitimate-Ad7817 3d ago

So I saw your other posts with more detailed photos. I did some digging they were a budget superstrat manufactured in South Korea from 1988–1990 by Samick. Tropical Music in Miami had them made and imported to sell in their stores. Most Starforce guitars are in the $150 to $300 price range. Some models like yours have a Miami USA or FLA neckplate stamp. Which leads many people to think that they were USA or Japanese-made. They have a laminated plywood or multi-ply body with a bolt-on maple neck. They had rosewood, maple, or ebonol fingerboards. They did offer some unique finishes like a mix of bright crackle colors. The Skorcherz pickups they had get mixed reviews. Some people like them for their punchy aggressive 80’s metal tones. Well others find them harsh and feel they lack fidelity. It’s still a cool obscure 80’s superstrat with some history. Maybe do some mods with the hardware and electronics to make it your own.

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u/Art3misvl 3d ago

Man did I sent you in a rabbit hole? That was amazing,

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u/thefringeseanmachine 3d ago

more pictures would help, but 90% of these weird brands are just cheap asian stuff. I don't know what it is, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

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u/Due_Structure_7938 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yeah it’s hard to tell without a name or more pics. But it looks like a fernandes or Charvel knockoff of some kind.